Strappy Button Front Gathered Midi Dress

Name: Strappy Button Front Gathered Midi Dress
Brand: Minerva Patterns
SKU: 4932
Price: 5.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Pattern #4932

A women's midi dress on narrow straps with a fitted princess-seam bodice, a gathered skirt cut at the waist, a centre front button closure and two patch pockets. Drafted to your own measurements. Recommended fabric: dress fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Tech. Description

Strappy Button Front Gathered Midi Dress

A women's midi dress on narrow straps with a fitted princess-seam bodice, a gathered skirt cut at the waist, a centre front button closure and two patch pockets.

When To Wear

Hot summer days, on its own or over a T-shirt.
Holidays and weekends, with sandals and a cardigan or denim jacket for cooler evenings.

Key Design Features

Silhouette: Fitted bodice with a waist seam and a gathered, slightly flared skirt.

Length: Midi, below the knee.

Neckline: Shaped top edge dipping at the centre front, finished with a facing.

Sleeves: Sleeveless, on narrow straps cut 4 cm wide and folded in four; the length is adjusted at a fitting before the straps are sewn to the back.

Closure: Centre front opening with 11 buttons and buttonholes, faced with front facings.

Pockets: Two patch pockets on the skirt front.

Back: Upper back with princess seams and a centre back seam; lower back cut on the fold and gathered.

Waist: Skirt gathered into the bodice at the waist seam.

Finishing: Seam allowances overlocked; 2 cm hem. The top edge can be finished with a facing or with a second bodice layer in the main fabric.

Level Of Difficulty

Intermediate. Princess seams, gathering into a waist seam, a faced front opening with buttonholes and straps fitted on the body.

Fabric Recommendations

Dress fabrics of natural or blended fibres.

Additional Supplies

Fusible interfacing (front facings, facings)
11 buttons

Fabric & Materials

Fabric recommendations: dress fabrics made of natural or blended fibers. You will also need: fusible interfacing; 11 buttons.

Cutter's Must

If the patterns have a double contour, seam allowances are included. If the contour is single, seam allowances are not included. Seam allowances: Hem allowance – 2 cm; all other seams – 1 cm. Attention! First, print out the paper patterns and lay them out on the fabric width (fabric width can be from 90 cm to 150 cm) to determine how much material you will need (don't forget to account for paired and symmetrical pieces).

From main fabric:
- Upper center back - 2 pieces
- Upper side back - 2 pieces
- Lower back – 1 piece on fold
- Upper center front - 2 pieces
- Upper side front - 2 pieces
- Lower front – 2 pieces
- Front facing — 2 pieces
- Facing – 2 pieces
- Pocket – 2 pieces
From fusible interfacing:
- Front facing — 2 pieces
- Facing – 2 pieces

Sewing Instructions

When stitching pieces, pay attention to the notches - they must match!

Fuse interfacing to the designated pieces.
Stitch the princess seams of the upper back, press allowances towards the center and overlock. Stitch the center back seam of the upper back, press allowances to the left and overlock.
Along the upper edge of the lower back, stitch with a loosened top thread and gather. Stitch the upper and lower parts together, press allowances upwards and overlock.
Stitch the princess seams of the upper front, press allowances towards the center and overlock.
Along the upper edge of the lower front, stitch with a loosened top thread and gather. Stitch the upper and lower parts together, press allowances upwards and overlock.
Overlock the upper edge of the pocket, press inwards and topstitch. Press side and bottom allowances to the wrong side, place the pocket on the front according to markings, and topstitch.
Stitch side seams, press allowances towards the back and overlock.
Cut 2 straps, 4 cm wide. Press the piece lengthwise in half, right side out. Then unfold and press the raw edges towards the marked center line. Topstitch 0.1 cm from the edge.
Stitch the center seam of the facings, press allowances open, overlock the outer edge. Attach the facing to the front facings, press allowances towards the facing and overlock, simultaneously overlocking the outer edge of the front facings.
Place the front facings and facing with the front right sides together, insert the straps above the front princess seams, and stitch the upper edge and front edges. Clip allowances at curves, trim corners. Turn the front facing to the wrong side, straighten, press. Secure the facing to the garment at the seams.
Overlock the hem of the garment, press to the wrong side and topstitch.
On the right front, make buttonholes, on the left - sew on buttons.
Put on the dress, adjust the length of the straps and sew them above the back princess seams. Tip: it is also possible to finish the upper edge of the garment not with a facing, but with the main fabric. In this case, pieces 1, 2, 4, and 5 are cut in double quantity, and the allowance of the upper edge is reinforced with fusible interfacing.